Data Storage Management Wizard for Repetitive Operations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing data storage systems is complex and time-consuming due to the need for multiple host processors to access and share data, requiring efficient management operations that are often difficult to perform effectively.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that record and analyze discrete management operations in a data storage system, generating a graphical user interface wizard to guide users through frequently performed sequences of operations, such as creating a LUN and adding it to a storage group, thereby simplifying the management process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple host processors access and share data through complex storage systems, then data sharing capability is improved, but management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically analyzes recorded management operations to identify frequently performed sequences, and self-generates wizard interfaces without requiring manual configuration. This self-service approach reduces management complexity while maintaining data sharing capabilities across multiple host processors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary wizard interface that mediates between the complex storage system and users. This wizard acts as a mediator that simplifies access to complex storage management functions, allowing multiple hosts to share data without exposing the underlying complexity to users.
2Ease of operation
If manual management operations are performed for data storage tasks, then operational flexibility is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of management operations to identify frequently performed sequences before users need to execute them. By pre-analyzing and storing operation patterns, the system prepares automated wizard interfaces in advance, reducing the time users spend on repetitive tasks while maintaining operational flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The wizard interface dynamically adapts based on analyzed operation patterns. The system transitions from static manual operations to dynamic automated guidance, adjusting the level of automation based on the frequency and complexity of management tasks performed on the data storage system.
3Productivity
If repetitive management operations are performed manually, then task completion is achieved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by continuously analyzing recorded management operations to identify patterns and sequences. This feedback loop enables the system to learn from past operations and automatically generate wizards for frequently performed tasks, improving productivity by eliminating repetitive manual operations while providing feedback on system usage patterns.
Data Source
AI summary
There is disclosed a method and system for use in managing data storage. A plurality of discrete management operations is recorded in connection with a data storage system. A management operation is received in connection with the data storage system. The plurality of discrete management operations is analyzed in connection with the data storage system. Based on the analysis, a sequence of management operations performed on a predetermined number of occasions in connection with the data storage system is identified. The received management operation is one of the management operations in the sequence. A graphical user interface wizard is generated such that a user can be guided through at least a portion of the sequence of discrete management operations in response to identifying the sequence.